Coronation Street’s kidnapping plot has touched viewers who said it reminded them of their own experiences when coming out as gay.

Dramatic scenes in Wednesday night’s double bill of the ITV soap saw Rana’s parents attempt to kidnap her and send her to Pakistan, after they struggled to accept her lesbian romance with Kate (Faye Brookes).

Fans breathed a sigh of relief as their plan was foiled – but said it was “sickening” that such things really happen.

One person said on Twitter: “The heartbreaking thing about the #Kana storyline is that this actually happens in real life.

“One day love will win for everyone #Corrie #KeepTheFaith.”

“Rana was saved thank god but to know this actually happens to people in real life and also much worse is heartbreaking,” said another.

Rana was saved thank god but to know this actually happens to people in real life and also much worse is heartbreaking #Corrie#Rana#Kana